Understanding Hama: A Simple Guide for 9-Year-Old Kids

What Are Hama Beads?

Hama beads are small, colorful plastic beads that you can arrange on special boards to create pictures and designs. After you finish your design, an adult helps you melt the beads with an iron so they stick together and become one solid piece. It’s like making your own little art project!

How Do You Use Hama Beads?

1. Choose a Pegboard: This is a plastic board with tiny pegs that hold the beads in place.
2. Select the Beads: Pick the colors you want to use for your picture.
3. Make a Design: Carefully place the beads on the pegs to make shapes, patterns, or characters.
4. Ask for Help with Ironing: An adult should place ironing paper (special paper that protects the beads) over the design and gently iron it. This melts the beads together!
5. Cool and Remove: Let it cool so the beads harden, then take your design off the board. Now you have your own bead masterpiece!

Fun Ideas for Hama Bead Projects

• Make your favorite animal or cartoon character.
• Create keychains, magnets, or decorations.
• Design colorful patterns like rainbow stripes or shapes.

Safety Tips

• Always have an adult help you with the iron.
• Don’t put beads in your mouth, because they can be a choking hazard.
• Keep the small beads away from very young children.

Hama beads are a fun way to be creative, improve your fine motor skills, and make cool crafts you can keep or gift to friends and family!